Mental health service users are still not being provided with adequate facilities, according to a new report.
The Mental Health Commission has found just half of facilities using physical restraint are compliant with their code of practice.
The oversight body's annual report released today also shows 69 percent of in-patient centres are unclean or have poor structural conditions.
Chief Executive of the Commission, John Farrelly, says conditions in most of the facilities are substandard.
Wicklow on High Alert With Wind And Rain Warnings In Place – No Incidents Overnight
Despite overnight calm and no reported incidents, authorities urge motorists, commuters, and residents to remain cautious.
Snow May Fall On Wicklow Mountains Tonight
Three separate yellow warnings have been issued for rain, wind and snow across 18 counties in the southeast.
Tánaiste Announces near €19 million Investment in Wicklow Roads
The town centres of Arklow, Baltinglass, Enniskerry, Bray and Greystones are each allocated €20,000 to improve main streets.
Arklow Crowned Ireland’s Top Town for Work-Life Balance
Arklow is Ireland’s number one best town for work-life balance in the new 2026 Switcher.ie study
Estate of Play: Wicklow Defies Apartment Boom
House completions are still surging in Wicklow unlike many other counties where apartments seem de rigeur according to all the facts released from the office of The Central Statistics Office
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